Getting that perfect emerald shade of frosting for the annual St. Patrick's Day party just got easier. McCormick's "Shamrockin' Treats" food color guide tells you exactly how much of their colors to mix together for the ideal shade of green.

As a working mom, dinner is always the vexing question: What am I making tonight, and how quickly can I get it on the table? I'm not talking fancy or elaborate - just meals that don't take a lot of time and that my finicky guys will appreciate.

For spring, I am offering this old wood storage box which I upcycled by painting it with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Old Ochre, then distressing the edges with sandpaper. I then dry brushed the inside with a blush pink acrylic paint.

Love Art? Love Food? Love to support your Local Economy? Come join us! And help spread the word. Seven restaurants participating providing tapas from around the world on Thursday, March 27, 6-8 p.m. in Johnson City.